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Spring term 2021: How Covid-19 affected England’s state-funded schools
For the majority of the 2021 spring term, only children of critical workers and vulnerable children could attend school. A phased reopening began from 8 March.
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Prince Philip: Parliament to pay tribute
The Prime Minister will ask the Commons to present a humble address to the Queen.
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Judicial review reform
The background to the independent review of administrative law (IRAL) and why the Government is consulting again.
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Budget 2021: Additional business rate reliefs in England
A further round of business rate reliefs and cash grants for businesses in England was announced in the March 2021 Budget.
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Economy in March 2021: Post-Brexit trade data and consumer confidence
This Insight looks at the impact the pandemic continues to have on the economy, and discusses possible signs of recovery.
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The furlough scheme: One year on
How has the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme changed over the year and what might happen once it ends?
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UK Army to be reduced to 72,500
The existing target of 82,000 personnel, set in 2015, has been scrapped.
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Lockdown laws in England: One year on
How the law underpinning England’s coronavirus lockdowns has been extended, amended and enforced over the year.
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Free speech in universities: What are the issues?
'No platform’ policies, ‘safe spaces’, and the claim a ‘chilling effect’ is stifling diversity of opinion within universities.
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Judicial retirement: Plans to move from 70 to 75
The Government intends to raise the judicial mandatory retirement age from 70 to 75.
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Armed Forces pay rise “paused” for 2021/22
Pay was increased by 2.0 per cent in 2020/21, but pay rises will be "paused" for 2021/22.
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Budget 2021: Social security measures
The Budget extended some crisis social security measures and announced other changes to the benefits system.
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Autumn term 2020: How Covid-19 affected England’s state-funded schools
How did Covid-19 affect pupils in state-funded schools in England during autumn term 2020?
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How has the coronavirus pandemic affected women in work?
How has the labour market changed for women since the start of the pandemic, and what will this mean for the future of women in work?
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Yemen: UK Government’s aid reduction
The UK's pledge for 2021/22 represents around 54 percent of the £160 million announced for 2020/21.
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